Midwest Living Holiday Cookbook 2011
Pear-Shaped Sake Cheese Ball [1]
Fruity preserves enhance this four-cheese appetizer. Mold into your favorite fruit for a fun spin on the traditional shape.
Devilishly Good Deviled Eggs [5]
A hint of curry and some chutney elevate these deviled eggs to spectacular. Spoon the filling into a sandwich-size clear plastic bag and snip a corner for easy piping.
Old Blue Eyes Martini [9]
We converted shot measures used by P.J. Barrera at Jake's Old City Grill to standard kitchen measures (a shot equals 1.25 ounces) in this lovely purple-blue holiday martini. It's as smooth as Frank Sinatra's voice.
Season's Greetings Cookie Postcards [13]
Create edible masterpieces with decal-like transfers applied on our Season's Greetings Cookie Postcards. Give in waxed envelopes arranged on a seasonal plate.
Wheat Berry Waldorf Salad [17]
Apples, dried cranberries and grapes meet crunchy celery and wheat berries in this colorful salad tossed with apple-cinnamon dressing.
Old-Fashioned Buttermilk-Coconut Pie [21]
This classic pie recipe comes from Miss Aimee B's Tea Room in St. Charles, Missouri.
Seduction Martini [25]
Berry vodka, pomegranate liqueur and cranberry juice bring a blush to this drink from Jake's Old City Grill, Saginaw City, Michigan.
Seduction Martini [26]
Fireside Beef Stew with Root Vegetables [29]
Cranberry juice makes a surprise appearance in this slow cooker main dish. The juice adds a little sweetness to the winter veggie-packed soup.
Orange-Ginger Cookie Sandwiches [33]
A round cookie cutter with scalloped edges makes a nice shape for these cookies, but bell, tree or star cutters would also be good choices for the holidays.
Stuffed Croissant Breakfast Strata [37]
The combination of croissants, bacon and cheese create an indulgent make-ahead treat for breakfast or brunch. Croissant pieces fit into the baking dish like a puzzle.
Black-Bottom Pecan Pie [41]
Holiday shoppers stop at Miss Aimee B's Tea Room in St. Charles, Missouri, for a slice of this pie, with its gooey brownie layer.